Becoming a K-pop star can be a dream job, but it comes with challenges. While it may seem flashy on the one hand, the flip side is the harsh reality of the constant workflow, heavy responsibilities, and relentless practice that often take its toll on the health of those in the entertainment industry. mind.
Although always appearing with positive images and inspiring other fans, in fact V was also a person who went through a difficult time when experiencing psychological damage. But the special thing is that V has overcome it and is not afraid to share his experience so that everyone can sympathize and try to overcome these mental difficulties.
Here is one time V mentioned how he struggled with a mental illness in the past:
Besides being global superstars, BTS is also known for their support for social issues and the group's huge positive influence on young people. It cannot be denied that BTS is not only a singer, but the group with its music also helps to heal many fans' wounds.
BTS has been an inspiration to so many people through its music that conveys a positive message and is more concerned with expressing encouragement than just a melody. In particular, BTS used the big platform to talk about mental health issues and ??????????. And the members themselves did not hesitate to mention this topic.
That's why when V opened his heart to talk about how he himself was a person who struggled with mental illness, many people were surprised that a cheerful person like V could have such a serious crisis. This story of V happens around 2020 when he feels like everything in life seems to be stuck.
During this time, with the sudden shedding of plans due to the epidemic, V had to struggle between continuing or giving up. That is completely reproduced through the song "Blue & Gray" that V participated in composing on the album BE.
The song is filled with sadness, anxiety, and even despair from his true emotional experience. V shared, “I wrote Blue & Gray when I was at my lowest, when I was wondering if I should continue or quit my job. Even the fun parts of work became trivial and I found my whole life purposeless. Where do I go from here? I can't even see the end of the tunnel. Those kinds of thoughts h̾i̾t ̾ me hard.”
As for the reason, V said, "That's when the job becomes a big challenge. I mean, I was having a really bad time, and thought: What's waiting for me at the end of the road? Success is important, but I also want to try to be happy, but I'm not happy now"
V's mentality at this time was really bad to the point that according to some sources, he had to see a psychologist to overcome the pressure. Along with that, V also confessed that he has the support, protection, and comfort from friends and family to get back to feeling better.
Fortunately, in the time when he felt tired and wanted to give up the most, V still knew how to look to his loved ones to hold on to himself. V shared, “There were times when I was very depressed. When I felt down like that, I want someone to hold my hand." And another ṃệẗḧod that V applies is the release in music. Hence the birth of Grey&Blue!
It is not difficult for ARMYs to recall that many times they only know about the serious problems of BTS members when the members themselves speak out. The case of V is similar. Because V in particular or BTS in general believes that solving problems by himself is the most effective as well as avoiding worrying about ARMY.
After all, V was able to overcome everything and he also hopes that those who have fallen into negative emotions like him can also overcome psychological obstacles successfully.
